Still powered by the SQ2 processor though

Sep 21, 2021 10:10 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft will take the wraps off several new Surface models this week as part of a September 22 event, and as it turns out, there’s a chance we might also see a new Surface Pro X.

According to a recent discovery from WL, there’s a new Surface Pro X on the Energy Star certification website, and most likely, there’s a chance this is a revised model specifically optimized for Windows 11.

While very little information is available right now, the website seems to indicate that power would come from the same SQ2 processor used on the current Surface Pro X and paired with 16GB RAM.

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In theory, this is anything but good news, especially because the SQ2 sometimes feels a little bit underpowered and running Windows 11 could be quite a challenge.

But of course, it remains to be seen how the new model would handle the operating system if this refreshed Surface Pro X is indeed happening.

In the meantime, there’s more to come on the Surface front, and one of the biggest announcements expected at the show is the new Surface Pro 8.

Most likely, Microsoft will go for a more modern design, this time with smaller bezels, therefore bringing the Surface Pro 8 in line with other new-gen devices on the market. And of course, this new design is also likely to later expand to other devices, including the Surface Laptop and the Surface Book, which should also get smaller bezels for an increased screen estate.

A new Surface Duo is also expected at the show, and this time Microsoft will go for higher-end capabilities, including a new camera and a latest-gen processor. There’s a chance the Duo 2 will come with a triple-camera configuration and as much as 16GB of RAM, according to information that has reached the web lately.